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ID H0661
Bill
Status
3/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Independent candidates for president and vice president must file declarations of candidacy no later than August 1 instead of the period set forth in section 34-704.
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Candidates for president and vice president are treated as candidates for one office, requiring only one petition signed by 1,000 qualified electors for both positions.
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Petition signatures must be verified no later than September 1 using procedures similar to recall petitions, with petition circulators not required to be Idaho residents.
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Secretary of state shall certify candidate qualifications no later than September 1.
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Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval, with an emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise candidate filing deadlines for independent candidates for president and vice president.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 12, 2024 Session Law Chapter 32 Effective: 03/12/2024
3/13/2024